Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole

• Meat

  • 2 Chicken breasts, large boneless
  • 1/2 lb Deli ham cut into bite size pieces, sweet

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano

• Pasta & Grains

  • 8 oz Rigatoni noodles

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 tbsp Flour
  • 1 Salt & pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 2 cups Bread croutons, well seasoned

• Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 lb Deli swiss cheese cut into bite size pieces.
  • 1 3/4 cup Milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni noodles
• 2 large boneless skinned chicken breasts cut in small cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 3/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 lb sliced sweet deli ham cut into bite size pieces
• 1/2 lb sliced deli Swiss cheese cut into bite size pieces.
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 cups well seasoned bread croutons

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook rigatoni according to box instructions and drain well. .
• Heat olive oil and sesame oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned and no longer pink inside; approximately 6-8 minutes depending on the size of the cubed chicken. In same skillet melt butter over low heat, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Mixture should be smooth and bubbling. Slowly whisk in milk. Add oregano, basil and garlic powder. Continue whisking until smooth and thickened; approximately 5 minutes.
• Lightly spray small rectangular casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Combine pasta, creamy milk mixture, chicken, ham and Swiss in the casserole dish. Salt & pepper to taste.
• Pulse croutons in food processor or smash in Ziploc bag. Sprinkle over the top, Bake casserole for 25-30 minutes. Turn broiler on the last minute of cooking to lightly brown the top. Stay close by broilers are unpredictable.